Temp and fuel gauges over-reading

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Re: Temp and fuel gauges over-reading

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tubbysi wrote: So note of caution, thats 2 thermostats from VW Heritage (nothing against them, ive found them very helpful) which didnt open until the coolant was hot, very hot! Tried them in a saucepan and the water had started bubbling before they opened so must have been about 95 degrees.

Thanks for the update, so many folk forget to write up the "solutions" :)

Have you told VW Heritage ? I am sure they would appreciate knowing they have some duff stock.
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Re: Temp and fuel gauges over-reading

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No I havent let VW Heritage know, but you are right i really should. I will drop them a line later.

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